The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast

Candace Sampson and Jamie dive into how the family court system in Canada is failing so many families. Candace shares her own horrific story of how delayed court proceedings and refusal to participate in the process by the other party, cost her years of her life, thousands of dollars and almost her home.   Get 120 Ways To Be A KICK-ASS Stepmom: https://jamiescrimgeour.com/ebook   For more from Jam...

Todays guest is Dr. Gertrude Lyons. She is on a mission to rewrite the Mother Code, and help women heal their motherwound and debunk the myths of motherhood. She is a Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert with over 20 years of experience. Through her Rewriting The Mother Code initiative, which challenges the traditional notions of motherhood and womanhood she has become a national mothering re...

In this episode Jamie interviews content creator and Youtuber Caitlyn Neier.   They talk about remarrying her ex husband marriage and what's difference this time around her journey with secondary infertility self care during infertility and more.   Listen To Ep. 72 Dating Your Ex Husband with Caitlyn Neier www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/072   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeo...

Jamie sits down to chat with old friends and hosts of the #MomTruths podcast Cat and Nat to chat about life, marriage, parenting, recovering from the pandemic and more.   They dive into: The importance of asking for help Asking for what you need from your partner The things that moms feel guilty for but shouldn't Raising kids that want to come back to you after they're grown up How this new genera...

Jamie and her good friend Amanda Muse catch up on life after the pandemic.   They cover: How Amanda has become the breadwinner How it felt when her husband was laid off due to covid Anxiety and weight gain Parenting What we've learned from the pandemic and more...     For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow al...

In this interview Jamie sits down with fellow Stepmom Kim Rose of Perfectly Imperfect Family to chat about all things being a Stepmom.   Kim dives into: her positive coparenting relationship with her ex the parallel parenting relationship with her stepdaughters mom resentment and struggles in step-motherhood why sometimes stepmoms need to show up, even when they have been asked not to and more.  ...

Jamie interviews 8x NY Times Best-Selling Author Gabby Bernstein.   This interview is full of game-changing advice and nudges that will change the way you look at conflict, your triggers and your judgements.   Gabby provides insight on: the importance in finding the lessons in the hard stuff how our shadows show up in our conflict and judgement with other people how we project our insecurities whe...

Mindy and Jamie talk about Mindy's experience as a stepmom to adult children, including wedding planning, step-grandkids and her game changing coaching strategies.   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book a one-on-one coaching call: www.jamiescrimgeour....

This episode may feel familiar for some of you… I am about to share the replay of the live webinar that my husband Darren and I did about six months ago. We called it our Blueprint To Improve Your Stepfamily Life. In this webinar, we went through the lessons we've learned, the changes we've made, and how we approach our stepfamily stressors. We talk about: My decision to disengage How we think par...

Jamie and Darren sit down to confirm or debunk assumptions Jamie's IG followers have about them and their marriage.   Assumptions include: how they communicate how they handle disagreements and arguments stepkids and stress showing appreciation in their marriage legal issues their wedding having an ours baby finances and so much more!   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com...

Jamie interviews divorce coach Cindy Stibbard from Divorce Redefined to chat about all things divorce. In this episode Jamie and Cindy talk about: Projection and how you can't take anything personally when someone is mistreating you The biggest mistakes people make in divorce Why it's important to not throw in the towel when you're writing your divorce agreement How to respond to a high conflict e...

Stepmoms Jamie and Brooke Leslie chat openly about their experiences as a stepmoms, including what they wish they would have knew about the court process and what you need to know if you are dating a man with kids.   Disclaimer: this episode includes advice they didn't take themselves, but wish they did.     For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: ww...

In this episode, Jamie interviews Joanna Fowler of Nesting Story. Joanna is a recently divorced mom of 4, who is navigating entrepreneurship and solo parenting all while finding herself after a big life change. We dive into: What life looks like after her divorce Solo parenting Dating after divorce Finding strength in the hard stuff Reinventing yourself after divorce Self care and more.   Joanna a...

Jamie interviews author, podcast host and decluttering and systems queen, Allie Casazza. Allie helps busy moms simplify everything from the home to schedules to business.   Allie and Jamie chat about: How to make things lighter and simpler in the day to day so we're ready when the big stuff happens Having a house that works with you and for you and not against you How to get your kids and spouse o...

Jamie shares her intentions for 2022 and then she and Darren reflect on 2021 and their intentions for 2022.    For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Work with me:  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching Join The Membership: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership   Th...

Jamie and Summer Felix-Mulder chat about all things stepmom life. Summer is a wife, mom, stepmom, entrepreneur and the host of Everything Always… a podcast where she and her partner share what they've learned blending their families. In this episode they talk about: The importance of boundaries with the ex how she and her partner parent each other's kids…  Gratitude in blended family How she and h...

This is an episode from Jamie's membership, The Exclusive Stepmom Community. Each month Jamie shares a next level interview with an expert (not shared anywhere else) that will help you tackle your stepmom stressors head on. In this interview, Canada's Top Parenting Expert, Family Counsellor and Author, Alyson Schafer walks us through the how and why behind an effective family meeting. The key word...

In this episode Jamie and Krista Williams dive into all the things. From the Mother Wound, saying no to traditions that don't feel right, to marriage and couples therapy… This episode is one you don't want to miss. For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Book...

Jamie answers Christmas related questions submitted on Instagram: Thanks to Our Sponsor: Stepmom Magazine www.stepmommagazine.com Jamie20 for 20% off Cozy Earth Pod www.cozyearth.com Use code JAMIE45 for 45% off For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Coachin...

Jamie interviews Dave Hollis about his personal evolution over the last 5 years. They talk about: getting back to the person you weren't meant to be, before the world told you who you were working with your spouse  when you realize you're building someone else's dream divorce and grief that comes with it  Dad guilt post divorce  dating + co-parenting after divorce   Dealing with judgement and opin...

Nedra Glover Tawabb shares how to improve your relationships. In this episode Ned ra and Jamie talk about relationships with in-laws, your partner, friends, your parents, and people you don't want to have relationships with anymore. We dive into boundaries, having tough conversations and how to prepare for the holidays with extended family. For more from Nedra follow her on Instagram Thanks to Our...

Last week was Jamie's birthday. She reflects on the last year, and how she feels coming out of it having met zero of her goals. She shares lessons she's learned this year and answers questions submitted on instagram about what's next!    Thanks to Our Sponsors: Evie Nutrition https://en.evivenutrition.ca Use code STEPMOM30 for 30% off Stepmom Magazine www.stepmommagazine.com use code JAMIE20 for 2...

Jamies shares her skin care routine and favourite products. For the links head to the shownotes www.jamiescrimgeour.com/podcast/120   The Blueprint To Improve your Stepfamily Life: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/stepfamilyblueprint   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeo...

Today's episode is with Alana Carvalho – licensed mental health counsellor who focuses on helping parents, couples and individuals build balanced relationships by releasing old patterns, setting boundaries and finding our voice.  She is especially passionate about helping individuals see how healing codependency and perfectionism can lead to a more joy filled life.   As a recovering perfectionist...

Beth McDonough and Jamie chat about inclusivity in the stepmom space. Beth shares her experience as a queer stepmom looking for support online, and feeling like an outsider within a group of outsiders. Jamie shares how she realized that her online platform wasn't as inclusive as she thought. Beth also shares how parents can support their children/step-children when they are "coming out." MORE FROM...